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South African National Defence Force

AfriForum wins bid to halt Zim helicopter delivery
Article
/ 26 January 2013

AfriForum wins bid to halt Zim helicopter delivery

Afriforum has won a bid to prevent the South African National Defence Force from delivering Alouette III Air Force helicopters to the Zimbabwean army.

By Staff Reporter
South Africa’s helicopter gift for Mugabe
Article
/ 25 January 2013

South Africa’s helicopter gift for Mugabe

Fears have surfaced that retired military helicopters from the South African National Defence Force will be used to prop up Robert Mugabe’s Zanu-PF.

By Craig Mckune and Stefaans Brummer
Rhino poaching: Army considered
Article
/ 19 November 2012

Rhino poaching: Army considered

The SA National Defence Force could be called in to help prevent rhino poaching in North West, premier Thandi Modise said on Monday.

By Sapa
SANDF dismisses 500 soldiers placed on special leave
Article
/ 27 October 2012

SANDF dismisses 500 soldiers placed on special leave

The SA National Defence Union says the SANDF has dismissed 500 soldiers placed on special leave after their participation in an illegal march in 2009.

By Sapa
Malema guns for Zuma at meeting with soldiers
Article
/ 12 September 2012

Malema guns for Zuma at meeting with soldiers

Julius Malema’s address to disgruntled soldiers didn’t deliver on coup concerns, instead it pointed out where government had fallen foul of the law.

By Nickolaus Bauer and Verashni Pillay
From bully boys to wimps: the decline of SA’s military
Article
/ 4 May 2012

From bully boys to wimps: the decline of SA’s military

A comprehensive review of SA’s military capabilities paints a grim picture of the country’s defence capabilities. Let’s hope Lesotho doesn’t invade.

By Phillip De Wet
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Article
/ 4 May 2012

Cut the bloat and trim the force

The South African National Defence Force has been in a mess for some time, with discipline levels low and the kit outdated, among other issues.

By The Editorial
Basson: Mandela brought me in from the cold
Article
/ 27 March 2012

Basson: Mandela brought me in from the cold

Wouter Basson says former president Nelson Mandela reappointed him to an army post, because the US and UK insisted the state keep a close eye on him.

By Staff Reporter
Where is Modise’s money man?
Article
/ 23 September 2011

Where is Modise’s money man?

President Jacob Zuma’s decision to investigate wrongdoing in the multibillion-rand arms deal has brought hope to the family of Puso Tladi.

By Charles Molele
Peacekeeping in a country where it pays to be at war
Article
/ 19 August 2011

Peacekeeping in a country where it pays to be at war

<b>Mmanaledi Mataboge</b> accompanied South African soldiers on a recent mission to the DRC and left with more questions than answers.

By Mmanaledi Mataboge
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Article
/ 15 August 2011

Search continues for missing planes

A ground search for 12 people in two aircraft that went missing in George’s Valley continued in bad weather conditions, Search and Rescue SA says.

By Staff Reporter
SA soldiers to stand guard at the birth of South Sudan
Article
/ 7 July 2011

SA soldiers to stand guard at the birth of South Sudan

SANDF soldiers have arrived in South Sudan to provide added security to the world’s newest nation as it formally declares independence this weekend.

By Sean Christie
‘Missing’ soldier found dead in his room — a month later
Article
/ 23 June 2011

‘Missing’ soldier found dead in his room — a month later

Soldiers at the Lenz military base have slammed SANDF management after a comrade was found dead in his room — a month after he went missing.

By Mmanaledi Mataboge
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Article
/ 19 May 2011

Rhino poachers shot dead in Kruger Park

Three suspected rhino poachers have been shot dead in the Kruger National Park, SANDF said on Thursday.

By Staff Reporter
Sisulu to sue union boss
Article
/ 13 May 2011

Sisulu to sue union boss

Defence Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has threatened to sue SANDF Union organiser, Jeff Dubazana, after he allegedly called her a liar.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 26 April 2011

More troops to be deployed to SA’s borders

Troops will be deployed on the Kruger National Park border with Mozambique, and the SA’s borders with Swaziland and Lesotho this year, the SANDF says.

By Staff Reporter
Essential service worthy of defence
Article
/ 11 April 2011

Essential service worthy of defence

There is universal consensus on the need for state insurance in the form of military establishments.

By Staff Reporter
SA proves girls can fly fighter jets
Article
/ 25 March 2011

SA proves girls can fly fighter jets

Major Catherine Labuschagne is the world’s only
female Gripen pilot after being trained in-house.

By Mmanaledi Mataboge
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Article
/ 23 December 2010

Govt fights court ruling on soldier dismissals

A request for leave to appeal a court order that stops more than 1&nbsp;000 soldiers from being fired has been lodged, the Department of Defence said.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 1 December 2010

Defence force union wins court battle over dismissals

The SA National Defence Union on Wednesday won its court battle to stop the SANDF firing more than 1 000 soldiers.

By Staff Reporter
Missing SANDF weapons ‘alarming’
Article
/ 23 August 2010

Missing SANDF weapons ‘alarming’

Six rocket launchers and four mortars are among weaponry that has gone missing from SANDF arsenals over the past year.

By Staff Reporter
Army sees no threats to World Cup
Article
/ 25 March 2010

Army sees no threats to World Cup

Soldiers will be on high alert during the Soccer World Cup, SA army Lieutenant General Solly Shoke said on Thursday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 17 December 2009

Soldiers welcome salary hike

The South African National Defence Force on Thursday welcomed President Jacob Zuma’s announcement of salary increases.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 23 September 2009

Ngobeni to be SANDF’s ‘union buster’

The appointment of Paul Ngobeni as chief legal adviser to Lindiwe Sisulu has “sparked outrage and ruffled feathers” in the military services division.

By Monako Dibetle
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Article
/ 17 September 2009

Zuma: Unions can’t control the army

President Jacob Zuma on Thursday questioned the right of soldiers to belong to trade unions, saying this could put the country’s security at risk.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 13 September 2009

Zuma berates protesting soldiers

President Jacob Zuma has berated soldiers who took part in a violent protest last month, saying they displayed ”a lack of social responsibility”.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 12 September 2009

Sisulu slams ‘irresponsible’ Cosatu

Defence Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has criticised Cosatu for claiming her disciplining soldiers violated the Constitution.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 10 September 2009

Govt mulls abolishing soldiers’ unions

The government is mulling banning trade unions in the defence force, despite a court ruling confirming the right of soldiers to unionise.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 10 September 2009

Court reprieve for protesting soldiers

The SANDF will, for at least the next two months, not fire any soldiers who took part in an alleged illegal protest march last month.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 8 September 2009

‘Our people let us down’

A private soldier in the South African National Defence Force earns R3 958 a month, of which R693 disappears in deductions.

By Mmanaledi Mataboge
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Article
/ 4 September 2009

Army says it will not tolerate ill-discipline

The army will not be held to ransom by mutinous behaviour from soldiers, chief of the army Lieutenant General Solly Shoke said on Friday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 3 September 2009

Military police arrest soldiers at Doornkop

Military police arrested soldiers facing ”various charges” at Doornkop military base south of Johannesburg on Thursday, an official said.

By Staff Reporter
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